President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to be the next commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). She previously worked as a policy adviser in the Trump administration and at a Trump-aligned think tank, and now must be confirmed by the Senate.
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Heidi Overton was nominated by President Trump to lead the FDA.
The FDA regulates food safety, drug approval, and public health in the U.S.
Overton worked with Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy and Dr. Oz in the Trump administration.
She previously served as chief policy officer at the America First Policy Institute, which supports Trump’s priorities.
Overton holds a medical degree from the University of New Mexico and a doctorate from Johns Hopkins University.
The nomination fills the vacancy left after the previous FDA director, Dr. Marty Makary, resigned in May.
Overton has been critical of abortion pills and supports policies to lower drug costs in the U.S.
Her appointment needs approval from the U.S. Senate before she can lead the FDA.
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President Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Heidi Overton, a medical doctor and White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If the Senate approves her, she will face the challenge of managing different priorities inside the government.
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Dr. Heidi Overton is a medical doctor and deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.
She has worked on health initiatives during President Trump's second term.
President Trump announced her nomination to lead the FDA.
Marty Makary recently resigned as FDA chief.
Overton will need Senate confirmation for the position.
She will have to balance President Trump’s goals, Republican views against regulations, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-corporate stance.
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A study from University College London found that mandatory resits of maths and English GCSE exams in England harm teenagers’ mental health. The requirement to retake these exams negatively affects students’ confidence and wellbeing, unlike in Wales or Northern Ireland where resits are not compulsory.
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England requires students who fail to get a grade 4 in maths or English GCSEs to resit the exams.
The resits policy began in 2014 to link funding for further education places to passing these subjects.
The study compared students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland with similar grades but found only English students showed lower mental wellbeing.
About 180,000 students will retake GCSE English and 175,000 GCSE maths this year in England.
Students who must resit often experience lower self-confidence and motivation, increasing risks of leaving education or work early.
Girls narrowly missing grade 4 in maths and boys far below grade 4 in English showed the biggest declines in mental wellbeing.
In Wales and Northern Ireland, where resits are optional, failing these exams had little to no effect on student wellbeing.
The research suggests England’s compulsory resits policy is a major factor in these negative effects on teenagers.
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Two lawyers said their client told the House Ethics Committee that Representative Jimmy Gomez sexually harassed and assaulted her. The committee has confirmed it is looking into these allegations against Gomez.
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The accusations involve Representative Jimmy Gomez from California.
The client made the complaint through two attorneys.
The House Ethics Committee is investigating the claims.
The investigation focuses on possible violations of the official code of conduct.
The allegations were reported publicly on a Wednesday.
The committee announced it was reviewing the matter two days earlier, on Monday.
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President Donald Trump gave a surprise tour of a new helipad being built on the South Lawn of the White House. The helipad construction is being sped up before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned visit in late September.
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President Trump personally showed the helipad construction site.
The helipad is located on the South Lawn of the White House.
Construction work is happening faster than usual.
The early completion aims to have the helipad ready for President Xi Jinping’s visit.
The helipad is part of ongoing changes President Trump is making to the White House grounds.
President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the White House in late September.
The announcement was made through a video report about the tour.
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Eric Trump, the son of President Donald Trump, spoke in defense of Natalie Harp, a longtime White House aide. He described her as a hardworking cancer survivor and criticized negative discussions about her relationship with the president.
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Eric Trump made public remarks defending Natalie Harp.
Natalie Harp is a longtime aide working in the White House.
She is a cancer survivor.
Eric Trump called her a genuinely good person.
He described her as one of the hardest-working people in the White House.
He criticized the negative talk about her relationship with President Donald Trump.
The comments were made on a Wednesday.
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A charity and medical experts have complained about a Channel 4 documentary that questioned whether ADHD is a real brain disorder. The programme suggested ADHD might be a social idea rather than a medical condition, but critics said this view ignores evidence and harms people with ADHD.
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The documentary aired on Channel 4 and was hosted by NHS psychiatrist Dr Max Pemberton.
It presented the idea that ADHD is a social construct, not a brain disorder.
ADHD UK charity filed a complaint with Ofcom, the media regulator, against the programme.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists warned that denying ADHD harms those affected and professionals.
The documentary followed a boy who stopped medication and later resumed it with improved school performance.
Channel 4 defended the programme, saying it explored public debate about ADHD and its treatment.
Another charity, ADHD Embrace, warned the programme could spread wrong ideas and cause harm.
The programme raised questions about whether society and modern life affect ADHD diagnosis rates and medication use.
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Representative Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and will compete against Democrat David Jolly in the November election. His wife, Erika Donalds, is involved in education-focused conservative activism and may become Florida’s first lady if he wins.
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Byron Donalds secured 47.8% of the vote in Florida’s GOP governor primary.
He currently represents Florida’s 19th District in the U.S. House and is an ally of President Trump.
David Jolly, a former congressman who switched from Republican to Democrat, will be Donalds’ opponent.
Erika Donalds is chair of education opportunity at the America First Policy Institute and advocates for school choice.
She founded the Optima Foundation (now Education Freedom Foundation) to support classical education in public charter schools.
The Donalds couple met in college, married in 2003, and have three sons.
Erika’s interest in school choice grew after finding a better school for their son.
Byron Donalds worked in banking and finance before his political career and grew up in Brooklyn.
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The Kennedy Center board said it will not restore President Donald Trump’s name on the building before September 8, while legal battles continue. The name was removed following a court ruling that only Congress can rename the center, which is dedicated to President John F. Kennedy.
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The Kennedy Center board agreed not to take action on President Trump’s name before September 8.
President Trump’s name was added to the venue during his second term but removed after a federal judge’s order.
The center is officially a memorial to President John F. Kennedy, and only Congress can change its name.
The board voted to add an inscription “restored and renovated by President Donald J Trump” and to name the plaza after him.
Joyce Beatty, a Democratic lawmaker on the board, sued over the illegal renaming.
The center is covered by scaffolding and tarps for roof repairs, partly protecting the area where Trump’s name was removed.
Lawyers for the board argue the covering is needed for safety and repair work, while opponents say it shows damage to historic marble.
The dispute is ongoing, with concerns about further legal violations if Trump’s name is re-added without congressional approval.
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Florida and Alaska held primary elections on Tuesday that have important effects for national politics. CBS News reporters discussed the results and what they mean.
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Florida and Alaska held primary elections on the same day.
These primaries influence the selection of candidates for national offices.
CBS News correspondents Zak Hudak and Anthony Salvanto analyzed the outcomes.
The results can impact upcoming general elections.
The coverage was available on CBS News and the CBS News app.
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A judge in Texas was removed from a murder case involving 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of stabbing a fellow student to death. Anthony’s lawyers requested a new trial, arguing the judge showed bias and unfair courtroom rules during the trial.
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Karmelo Anthony was convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet.
The original judge, John Roach, was removed from the case after defense lawyers questioned his fairness and courtroom restrictions.
Roach had issued a gag order and banned electronics in the courtroom because of the trial’s high public profile.
Defense attorneys pointed to Roach’s public comments after the verdict as evidence of bias.
Prosecutors said the judge acted fairly and accused social media of trying to disrupt the trial.
Judge Sid Harle agreed to remove Roach and take over the case.
Anthony’s lawyers claim issues with the jury instructions, defense rights, and evidence in the trial.
A new hearing on Anthony’s request for a new trial is scheduled soon.
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The US Department of Justice is prosecuting former FBI Director James Comey over an Instagram post showing seashells arranged as “86 47.” Prosecutors claim the post was a coded threat against President Donald Trump, while Comey’s lawyers deny this and say the numbers have other meanings and that the case is politically motivated.
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The DOJ says Comey’s “86 47” post can be read as “Kill President Trump.”
“86” can mean “to get rid of” or “throw out,” and “47” refers to President Trump as the 47th president.
Comey’s lawyers say the phrase has been used in protests and merchandise with non-violent meanings.
Comey was charged with threatening the president and sending threats across state lines.
The post was linked to promoting Comey’s upcoming novel called *FDR Drive*.
Prosecutors argue that Comey’s explanation of finding the seashells by chance is doubtful.
Comey’s legal team accuses investigators of misleading judges and withholding information.
The case is seen as part of political tensions, with President Trump targeting opponents like Comey, who led investigations into Trump’s 2016 campaign.
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Senator Darline Graham had difficulty answering a question about U.S. national security interests in Taiwan and the South China Sea during a debate. She said national security is "not my thing" and admitted she was not well informed on the topic. This occurred shortly before a runoff election for her South Carolina Senate seat.
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Sen. Darline Graham participated in a debate in South Carolina.
She was asked about U.S. national security interests involving Taiwan and the South China Sea.
These topics are important to both Democratic and Republican policies.
Graham struggled to answer the question clearly.
She said national security is "not my thing" and she lacks knowledge in that area.
She was appointed to the Senate seat last month.
The debate was held a week before a runoff election to keep her seat.
Graham is new to politics and is striving to hold onto her position.
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Progressive candidates have won several Democratic primary races in states like New York, Colorado, Michigan, and Florida. These wins highlight a left-leaning movement within the Democratic Party focused on progressive issues, mainly in heavily Democratic areas, but their impact on controlling Congress may be limited.
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Progressive candidates have won many Democratic primary contests this election cycle.
These candidates often come from deep-blue (strongly Democratic) districts.
Groups like the Democratic Socialists of America and Justice Democrats endorsed many of these winners.
About two-thirds of candidates backed by these groups won their primaries.
Three progressive candidates defeated sitting members of Congress.
Most of these winners will likely represent districts that are already safely Democratic.
Justice Democrats focus on liberal districts rather than moderate or swing districts.
Their policy priorities include healthcare, workers’ rights, and U.S. foreign policy questions.
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President Donald Trump issued an executive order aiming to deny U.S. citizenship to children born through commercial surrogacy in the United States if neither parent is a U.S. citizen. This order could affect many international parents who use surrogacy in the U.S., a popular destination due to strong legal and medical protections. The order is being challenged in court and may face legal difficulties similar to a recent Supreme Court ruling rejecting a broader citizenship restriction.
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President Trump’s order was issued on August 6 and targets birthright citizenship in certain surrogacy cases.
It denies citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents who are not U.S. citizens and who use commercial surrogacy.
About 30% of U.S. surrogacy births involve parents from other countries.
The order follows a June Supreme Court decision that struck down a wider attempt to limit birthright citizenship.
The White House says the order aims to stop “birth tourism,” where people come to the U.S. to secure citizenship for their child.
Implementing the order may be complicated because birth certificates do not indicate if a surrogate was involved.
Many international parents choose U.S. surrogacy for legal protections, medical care, and secure parental rights, not just citizenship.
If the order fails, some U.S. states might restrict or ban surrogacy services for foreign parents.
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A new poll shows Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed leading Republican Mike Rogers by 7 points in Michigan’s Senate race. The poll indicates El-Sayed is gaining support from Democratic voters after a competitive primary.
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Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.
Mike Rogers is the Republican nominee for the same seat.
A recent poll shows El-Sayed with 46% support among likely voters.
Rogers has 39% support in the same poll.
The race is closely watched and considered competitive.
El-Sayed appears to be uniting Democratic voters after a tough primary contest.
The poll was conducted by Susquehanna Polling.
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The Kennedy Center board voted to close the building for two years to complete a $285 million renovation mostly funded by Congress. The board also voted to add President Donald Trump’s name back onto the building in multiple places as part of recognizing his fundraising efforts for the center.
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The Kennedy Center will close for two years for renovations costing $285 million.
Congress has allocated $256.7 million to help pay for the repairs.
An alternative plan called for partial closures over four years and would cost about $560 million.
The two-year closure plan was preferred because it is cheaper and safer according to consultants.
During closure, events will move to smaller nearby locations and offsite venues.
The Kennedy Center board, mostly appointed by President Trump, voted 23-3 for the closure and renaming.
The board voted to add President Trump’s name back on the building twice, including naming an outdoor space “The President Donald J. Trump Plaza.”
A special endowment fund must raise $100 million before a line will be added crediting Trump on the center’s building.
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A federal judge appointed by President Obama ordered independent monitors to oversee conditions at immigrant family detention centers, especially in Dilley, Texas. The judge cited past and current problems with how children are treated in these centers, despite fewer migrant families arriving at the border.
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Judge Dolly M. Gee ordered independent oversight of ICE family detention centers.
The decision focuses on a center in Dilley, Texas, due to concerns about conditions.
Two monitors were appointed: a former city attorney and a pediatrician.
Monitors will inspect facilities, review records, interview detainees, and report to the court quarterly.
The order is based on the Flores Settlement Agreement, which sets rules for treating immigrant children safely and fairly.
There have been complaints about long detention times, poor conditions like cold and bad lighting, and limited hygiene access.
The judge said this is not a punishment but a step to ensure the government follows court orders.
DHS responded by defending its staff and said detainees receive meals, hygiene items, and phone access.
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Darline Graham was asked a question about Taiwan but appeared unprepared to answer it. She has no background in government or foreign policy, only a family connection to someone who worked in Congress.
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Darline Graham was questioned about Taiwan.
She did not give a clear or informed response.
She has no experience working in government.
She has no experience in foreign policy.
Her only connection to politics is a relative who worked in Congress.
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President Donald Trump announced he chose Dr. Heidi Overton as the new commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Overton currently works as a top health policy adviser in the White House. She will lead the FDA if the Senate confirms her appointment.
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President Donald Trump named Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner.
Dr. Overton is a physician and senior White House health policy adviser.
The announcement was made on President Trump's social media platform, Truth Social.
The FDA has recently experienced many top staff leaving.
Dr. Overton would lead the FDA after Senate confirmation.
The FDA is responsible for regulating food, drugs, and medical products in the U.S.
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